Roborock S5 Max vs Deebot OZMO 950 comparison - UK (2024)

We checked how well these two premium robot vacuums could cope with our dirty challenges in our cleaning battle of the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 vs. Roborock S5 Max.

The two robotic vacuums have to clean up a specific amount of various dirt types on different surfaces (hard floor and carpet).

We also looked at how both models manage everyday cleaning in our home over a more extended period.

Roborock S5 Max vs Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950: Cleaning Performace

Suction test on hard floors

Both robot vacuums did a great job on hard floors.

But the Roborock S5 Max is slightly ahead of the Deebot OZMO 950 (96% vs 92%).

All in all, if you have laminate floors at home, you'll be thrilled with both vacuums.

Roborock S5 Max on Laminate

Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 on Laminate

Suction test on carpet

The two premium robot vacuums were also convincing on the carpet.

Both models have a good carpet detection function.

A nice feature: the OZMO 950 not only detect carpets but also marks them on the map. You can see them on the map.

That makes it much easier to define no-go zones on the map or set up spot-cleaning areas for the carpet, for example.

Even though the Deebot OZMO 950 has a lower suction power (1500 Pa. vs 2000 Pa.), it achieved a slightly better cleaning result.

Roborock S5 Max on low carpet

Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 on a low pile carpet

Roborock S5 Max on a high carpet

Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 on high carpet

Roborock S5 Max*

Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 920*

Everyday floor cleaning

Next, we checked how these two robot vacuums perform during everyday floor cleaning in our flat over a longer period.

Both the Roborock S5 Max and the Deebot OZMO 950 came out with flying colours.

You can choose from 4 different suction modes with both robotic vacuum cleaners, which is very practical.

The mobile dust bin of the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 is slightly smaller, but it has a practical carrying handle and a dust retention flap.

That makes the container’s removal, transport, and emptying a bit more practical than with the Roborock S5 Max.

The models deal slightly different with pet hair/long human hair.

It’s pretty common for most robot vacuum models that long hairs wrap around the main brush. You have to remove them from time to time.

The Roborock S5 Max has a cleaning tool for this.

It’s also easy to disassemble the main brush, around which the hair usually wraps.

Thus, you can remove hair quickly and reliably.

The Deebot OZMO 950 also has a cleaning tool.

But you can’t disassemble the main brush at either end, making hair removal a little more cumbersome.

Instead, Ecovacs included a special suction attachment (without cleaning brush).

This attachment sucks in the hair immediately, so it can’t wrap around a brush. Good news for pet owners!

Conclusion on the cleaning test

We were delighted with the outstanding cleaning performance of both robot vacuums.

We had a hard time identifying a clear winner.

If you have many carpets, the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 might be the better choice. It’s slightly ahead of the Roborock S5 Max thanks to the sophisticated carpet detection function and the somewhat better cleaning result on short and long pile carpets.

If you have mostly hard floors at home, you will be more than satisfied with either of these two models.

Mobile app

You can control both the Roborock S5 Max and the Ecovacs Deebot (iOS / Android ) OZMO 950 via an app.

You’re spoilt for choice with 2 apps for the Roborock S5 Max

You can choose between the Roborock App (Android / iOS) and the Xiaomi Home App (Android / iOS).

The apps are almost identical in terms of functionality and design.

The in-house Roborock app worked perfectly fine for us. The manufacturer is very flexible and releases regular updates (bug fixes/new functionalities).

If you have several smart home devices from Xiaomi, the Xiaomi Home App might be more practical. Then you can control all devices via one single mobile app. A slight disadvantage: they release updates with bug fixes and new functions somewhat delayed.

Scope of functions

Both mobile apps (Roborock App and Ecovacs Home App) offer many valuable functions and setting options.

Roborock S5 Max vs Deebot OZMO 950 App: The most important functions

The comparison shows that both apps are pretty similar in their range of functions.

They differ in two points only:

• With Roborock S5 Max, you can save 4 maps (vs 2 maps with the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950).

• The Ecovacs Home App has a more sophisticated carpet detection function. It detects and marks carpets on the map (vs Roborock S5 Max -> it detects carpets but doesn’t mark them on the map).

The design and logical setup of the apps are also alike.

Both apps are very user-friendly, straightforward and intuitive. Even the "non-technicians" will quickly get the hang of both mobile phone apps.

Ecovacs Home app has also some minor bugs. These bugs reduce the overall rating of this app.

Both models have a powerful 5200 mAh lithium-ion battery.

That makes both the Roborock S5 Max and the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 suitable for larger houses / flats.

Both cleaning robots have almost identical dimensions.

They are slightly different in height, but that doesn’t matter much.

You can get the Roborock S5 Max in the UK in black or white (vs the Deebot OZMO 950 only in black).

The robot vacuums look very similar from above. The Roborock S5 Max has a few more control buttons - (1) Start/Stop, (2) Return to charging station. Since you usually control the smart robot via the mobile app, this isn’t a big deal.

It’s pretty similar if you open the lid. You’ll see the mobile dustbin and a safely stored cleaning tool.

If you flip the robot vacuums around, the two models are also very similar.

The Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 has two side brushes (vs Roborock S5 Max: 1 side brush). Otherwise, the sensors, rollers, main cleaning brush and mop are in the same place on both models.

The charging dock also don’t differ much in size.

The advantage of the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 docking station:

It has a cable management system in the back.

You can roll up the excess power cable so that it won’t lie around in the room.

Both robot vacuums are of high quality. Even after more extended use, we didn’t have any problems with either model.

Both models are in the mid-range price segment (depending on the offer, even below that).

Thus, both models have an excellent price-performance ratio.

There are hardly any comparable models on the market that offer better value for money.

The Roborock S5 Max vs Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 comparison pitted two of the most popular robot vacuums in the UK against each other.

And it was a duel of equals.

In some areas, the Roborock S5 Max was slightly ahead:

• Slightly better cleaning result on hard floors

• Slightly better navigation

• We liked the mobile app a little better

And sometimes, the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 was more convincing:

• Slightly better cleaning result on carpets

• Excellent carpet detection function

• Larger delivery scope

• Less noisy

But it was just nuances that tipped the scale in one direction or the other.

Long story short: We give unreserved recommendations for both robotic vacuum cleaners.

If you can't decide, simply watch out for the better deal.

You will be delighted with either of both models.